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T'ai Chi for Seniors: How to Gain Flexibility, Strength, and Inner Peace
Contributor(s): Bonifonte, Sifu Philip (Author)
ISBN: 1564146979     ISBN-13: 9781564146977
Publisher: New Page Books
OUR PRICE:   $18.86  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: January 2004
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Annotation: These ancient Chinese exercises help to alleviate the pains of arthritis, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, and many other "senior" diseases--and, as added benefit, they're fun and low impact.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Health & Fitness | Tai Chi
- Health & Fitness | Exercise - General
- Self-help | Aging
Dewey: 613.714
LCCN: 2003060207
Physical Information: 0.53" H x 7.58" W x 10.88" (1.01 lbs) 211 pages
Themes:
- Generational Orientation - Elderly/Aged
 
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Publisher Description:
This book gives you all the information you need to undertake a safe, health-improving exercise regimen. These ancient Chinese exercises are fun and low impact and help to alleviate the pains of arthritis, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, and many other senior diseases. The book presents an overview of the practice of t'ai chi-from the principles of the movements to the history of the art itself. It discusses various positions and helps you understand what you can hope to accomplish. Plus, methods outlined in this guide can be performed standing or seated with no previous experience necessary, and taking into consideration limited range of movement. All exercises are presented in an easy-to-learn style, with true stories illustrating the benefits that other mature adults have gained from these practices. Whether you are just beginning t'ai chi or simply looking for a supplemental text to use out of class, this your guide.

Contributor Bio(s): Bonifonte, Sifu Philip: - Philip Bonifonte is a retired T'ai Chi and Qigong instructor and Doctor of Oriental Medicine with over 35 years of experience in these fields.